UNDP Jobs - 93901- UNDP Jordan Country Programme 2018

UNDP Jordan Country Programme 2018 – 2022; Mid Term Review

Location :

Amman, JORDAN

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

07-Oct-2020

Application Deadline :

30-Sep-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

International Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

25 working days over a period of 2 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

25 working days over a period of 2 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

To apply for this consultancy assignment, please check below link to veiw the terms of reference and other documents.

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69938

Duties and Responsibilities

Please check below link

https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=69938

Competencies

Demonstrated ability to undertake similar assignments with adequate human resources. The research team should bring extensive experience in research and policy analysis.
Strong analytical and research skills with sufficient understanding of survey design, quantitative/qualitative methods and data analysis.
Familiarity with UN (preferably UNDP) evaluation guidelines and processes is a plus.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, teamwork, and competency to operate in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
Excellent understanding of the local context, and in particular the new and emerging policy directions;
A deep understanding of development, its drivers and trends in Jordan;
A sound understanding of the United Nations system and its modalities of working;
Familiarity with the global development agenda;
Prior experience conducting strategic policy and programme reviews; and
Proven ability to produce analytical reports and high-quality academic publications in English.
Writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of conceptual frameworks
High degree of professionalism and ability to adhere to agreed timelines and deliverables.

Required Skills and Experience

Qualification and Experience for the International / National Consultants are the following:

A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Economics or related fields with at least 10 progressive years working in a similar field.
Knowledge and expertise on development aspect of the country especially on Government and Human Rights and Gender and Environment.
The research team should have combined expertise in all of UNDP Jordan’s thematic and cross-cutting areas of work, including democratic governance, rule of law and access to justice, sustainable livelihoods, PVE and social cohesion, environmental sustainability, disaster resilience, climate change, gender empowerment, and youth empowerment.
Significant knowledge and extensive experience of complex evaluations in the field of development aid for UN agencies (Preferably UNDP) and/or other international organizations.